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Close doors that no longer lead somewhere

Thursday, December 27th, 2018

Time to close some doors. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but because they no longer lead somewhere. Make a fresh start in the New Year!

— Anonymous

Time to close some doors. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but because they no longer lead somewhere. www.walled-in-berlin.com

Time to close some doors. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but because they no longer lead somewhere. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Two Types of People

Thursday, December 20th, 2018

There are two types of people in the world: Those who walk into a room and say, “Well here I am,” and those who come and in say, “Ah, there you are.”

— Pauline Phillips

There are two types of people: Those who walk into a room and say, “Well here I am,” and those who come and in say, “Ah, there you are.” www.walled-in-berlin.com

There are two types of people: Those who walk into a room and say, “Well here I am,” and those who come and in say, “Ah, there you are.” www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page. Feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic and current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Making Pies like mother used to make

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

You can say this for ready-mixes – the next generation isn’t going to have any trouble making pies exactly like mother used to make.

— Earl Wilson

You can say this for ready-mixes – the next generation isn’t going to have any trouble making pies exactly like mother used to make. www.walled-in-berlin.com

You can say this for ready-mixes – the next generation isn’t going to have any trouble making pies exactly like mother used to make. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

 

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The Garden of Eden is a feeling

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

The Garden of Eden isn’t a place – It’s a feeling.

— L. Boyer

The Garden of Eden isn't a place - it's a feeling. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2016. www.walled-in-berlin.com

The Garden of Eden isn’t a place – it’s a feeling. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2016. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Step into my shoes and walk my life

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

Step into my shoes and walk the life I’m living, and if you get as far as I am, just maybe you will see how strong I really am.

— Anonymous

Step into my shoes and walk the life I’m living, and if you get as far as I am, just maybe you will see how strong I really am. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2018. www.walled-in-berlin.com

Step into my shoes and walk the life I’m living, and if you get as far as I am, just maybe you will see how strong I really am. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2018. www.walled-in-berlin.com

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing events that engulfed the city during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and John F. Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my own, equally insurmountable, parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. unity, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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After a good Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

After a good Thanksgiving dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.

Oscar Wilde

After a good Thanksgiving dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations. www.walled-in-berlin.com

After a good Thanksgiving dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations. www.walled-in-berlin.com

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Feeling Gratitude without Expressing it

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

— William Arthur Ward

Feeling gratitude without expressing it is like wrapping a present without giving it. www.walled-in-berlin.com

Feeling gratitude without expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic and current events, people, places and food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

 

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True mark of maturity

Thursday, November 8th, 2018

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

— Anonymous

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2016. www.walled-in-berlin.com

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2016. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Now is all there ever is

Thursday, November 1st, 2018

People don’t realize that now is all there ever is. There is no past or future except as memory and anticipation in your mind.

— Eckhart Tolle

Enjoy the “now” to the fullest!

People don't realize that now is all there ever is. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2014. www.walled-in-berlin.com

People don’t realize that now is all there ever is. Photo © J. Elke Ertle, 2014. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic or current events, people, places or food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing events that engulfed the city during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and John F. Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my own, equally insurmountable, parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. unity, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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Mantle of Change Promises Renewal

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

Hear this, young men and women everywhere, and proclaim it far and wide. The earth is yours and the fullness thereof. Be kind, but be fierce. You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change. For this is your time.

— Winston Churchill

You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change. For this is your time -- Winston Churchill. www.walled-in-berlin.com

You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change. For this is your time — Winston Churchill. www.walled-in-berlin.com

 

For a sneak peek at the first 20+ pages of my memoir, Walled-In: A West Berlin Girl’s Journey to Freedom, click “Download a free excerpt” on my home page and feel free to follow my blog about anything German: historic and current events, people, places and food.

Walled-In is my story of growing up in Berlin during the Cold War. Juxtaposing the events that engulfed Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, the Berlin Wall and Kennedy’s Berlin visit with the struggle against my equally insurmountable parental walls, Walled-In is about freedom vs. conformity, conflict vs. harmony, domination vs. submission, loyalty vs. betrayal.

 

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